Question

Polygon C and polygon D are similar. The perimeter of polygon C is 60 inches,
and the perimeter of polygon Dis 12 inches. If one side of polygon C is 4
inches, what is the length of the corresponding side in polygon D?
A. 0.3 in
OB. 20 in
OC. 4 in
OD. 16 in
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Answer 1

Answer:

Using the method of ratio and proportion, we find that the length of the side of Polygon D is 0.8in.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that Polygon C and Polygon D are similar. This means that the ratio of the length of one side of Polygon C to the length of corresponding side of Polygon D will stay same even if we change the lengths.

Perimeter of polygon C = 60in

Perimeter of polygon D = 12in

Length of side of polygon C = 4in

Let us take the number of sides of both the polygons same. Let the length of the side of polygon D x inches. Let the number of sides be n.

First equation, 4n = 60

Second equation, xn = 12

Dividing second by first

(xn) / (4n) = 12 / 60

x / 4 = 1 / 5

x = 4 / 5 = 0.8in

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